title: Fracture of the occipital condyle. A report of 3 cases.
abstract: The term fracture of the occipital condyle is a misnomer and usually represents an extensive fracture of the posterior fossa skull base extending onto the squamous portion of the occipital bone and even further forward. These fractures should be suspected when the lower cranial nerves are affected after severe cranial trauma. Conservative management appears to be indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Wessels
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000628:therapy*